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  1. Girl at tennis court

    Tennis

    Tennis Lessons are offered year-round for children ages 4 and older.

  2. Sculputure in the form of Christmas ornaments

    Pottery Classes

    Pottery classes are available year-round for adults and children. Register at Denson Drive Recreation Center.

  3. a night time panoramic view of the Opelika SportsPlex facade

    Opelika SportsPlex

    Join the Opelika SportsPlex & Aquatics Center today! We've got something for everyBODY.

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  1. Tue May 24

    1. Summer Swing: East Alabama Community Band
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  2. Wed May 25

    1. Noon Tunes: Strawberry Whine
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  3. Mon May 30

    1. Memorial Day Hours
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  1. Tue May 31

    1. Summer Swing: Conner Lorre (Neil Diamond)
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  2. Sat Jun. 4

    1. Point Broadband Pickleball Facility Grand Opening
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    2. Covington Children's Carnival
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  1. two young women and a young girl wave as they ride by on a train

    2022 Rocky Brook Rocket Train Schedule + Policy Changes

    The Rocky Brook Rocket will run on select weekends May-October. Read on...
  2. A smiling boy with a splash park in the background

    Summer Pool + Splash Park Membership

    The Opelika SportsPlex is now offering a summer pool + splash park membership. Read on...
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    Opelika Parks and Rec is now offering online registration

    You can now register for most Opelika Parks and Rec activities, programs, leagues and camps online! Read on...
  4. A girl in a purple bathing suit clenches her fists and squeals as water sprays her

    Summer Pool + Splash Park hours

    The Opelika SportsPlex Pool and Splash Park will be open every day this Summer. Read on...
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  1. HISTOY OF

    ROCK BROOK ROCKET

  1. The first Opelika Park Board members were Marion Hyatt, I.J. Scott Sr., George Ball, T.K Davis Jr. and Claud Brown Sr. A summer program was run under the direction of Opelika High School Athletic Director “Coach” Sam Mason from 1946 through 1948. Mrs. Ann Cannon Price was hired as the first year round recreation director from 1948 until 1951.

  1. Mayor Gary Fuller as the conductor of the Rocky Brook Rocket

    History of the Rocky Brook Rocket

    September 20, 1951, the Opelika Board of Parks and Recreation hired the first full time Director.Thirty one year old W.J. (Bill) Calhoun from Nashville, Tennessee was hired and an office at city hall was made available. Read More
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Parks & Rec Stats

  1. 191

    Coach safety certifications

  1. 306

    Kids have learned to swim

  1. 77

    CPR/First Aid certifications

  1. 169

    Programs

  1. 28

    Special Events

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  1. City of Opelika
    Parks & Recreation

    1001 Andrews Road
    Opelika, AL 36801
    Phone: 334-705-5560

    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 1026
    Opelika, AL 36801
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  1. The City of Opelika does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. City of Opelika ADA Coordinator, 334-705-5130 , Email ADA Coordinator
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